Hershey’s believes that all children should live a sweet life and do great things every day to make the world a sweeter place.
For starters, Hershey’s is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Milton Hershey School, built by the founder of Hershey’s Chocolate, Milton S. Hershey.
It’s a cost-free, private, coeducational home and school for children from families of low income, limited resources, and social need.
The School focuses on building character and providing children with the skills necessary to be successful in all aspects of life.
In addition to educating underprivileged children, Hershey’s also encourages healthy living and athletics through the Hershey’s Track and Field Program.
The Program was created over 30 years ago to promote youth physical fitness and provide fun learning experiences for children 9 to 14 years old. It’s the largest youth sports program of its kind in the United States and Canada. Track & field meets take place in every state and every province in North America. Hundreds of athletes make it to the grand finale — the North American Final in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Hershey’s Track and Field Program helps kids discover their potential, make new friends, and gain self confidence. Every child is a winner with the Hershey’s Track & Field Games!
But it doesn’t end there. Hershey’s works to make the whole world a sweeter place by helping those in the African Cocoa regions with farmer schools, malaria prevention initiatives and other critical programs to support communities and enhance their quality of life.
Submission period ends 1/08/09 12:00am (Pacific Time).
1st Place: $1500
2nd Place: $800
3rd Place: $600
